"Wonderstruck" (Film)

"Wonderstruck" is a 2017 film directed by Todd Haynes that tells two interconnected stories set decades apart. One follows Ben, a deaf boy in 1977 seeking his missing mother, while the other centers on Rose, a deaf girl in 1927 striving for a better life. The film explores themes of connection, identity, and the power of dreams, revealing how their lives mirror and intertwine despite different eras. Visually poetic and emotionally resonant, "Wonderstruck" highlights the universal experience of longing and discovery through rich storytelling and evocative imagery.